Fall tomatoes - Page 3

Deer Park · April 24, 2008

Duane,

I will post more information soon. Here is some info.

My seed source was a friend at Texas A&M Ag.

Texas A&M developed this variety for the valley.

Porter was the CV.

Here is a quote from 1986 Motherearthnews http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organ...op.aspx?page=6
"Tomatoes

One of the best early tomatoes around these days is Improved Summertime, from Porter. This one produces medium-sized fruits that are hard to beat. Additionally, Improved Summertime is resistant to both fusarium and nematodes. Quite similar is Saltspring Sunrise, from Abundant Life."

Here is a copy of the Bell County recommended varieties which includes Improved Summertime.(Other Texas counties also recommend it)
http://www.bcmga.org/tips/vvfbc.03.08.02.html?seemore=y

I would also suggest two other Texas A&M developed varieties. Tan Tom and TAMU-JOY.

I maintain all three and offer them in the SSE Yearbook.

I'll edit this post a little more tonight.

Michael

creister · April 24, 2008

What about the original Porter and Porter Improved? I've never grown them, but they are popular here in the Abilene area.

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April 24, 2008	#31
Deer Park Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 199	Duane, I will post more information soon. Here is some info. My seed source was a friend at Texas A&M Ag. Texas A&M developed this variety for the valley. Porter was the CV. Here is a quote from 1986 Motherearthnews http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organ...op.aspx?page=6 "Tomatoes One of the best early tomatoes around these days is Improved Summertime, from Porter. This one produces medium-sized fruits that are hard to beat. Additionally, Improved Summertime is resistant to both fusarium and nematodes. Quite similar is Saltspring Sunrise, from Abundant Life." Here is a copy of the Bell County recommended varieties which includes Improved Summertime.(Other Texas counties also recommend it) http://www.bcmga.org/tips/vvfbc.03.08.02.html?seemore=y I would also suggest two other Texas A&M developed varieties. Tan Tom and TAMU-JOY. I maintain all three and offer them in the SSE Yearbook. I'll edit this post a little more tonight. Michael

April 24, 2008	#32
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	What about the original Porter and Porter Improved? I've never grown them, but they are popular here in the Abilene area.